Patricia K Tritsch

Patricia K. Tritsch, 72, of Bartonville, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois. She was the daughter of Rudolph W. and Meta M. (Campen) Harken. She married Edward H. Tritsch on June 14, 1958 in Peoria County, Illinois. He survives, along with three sons, Kevin (Mary) Tritsch of Bartonville, Illinois, Brian (Vivian-Fiancee) Tritsch of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Lance (Debbie) Tritsch of Chicago, Illinois. She has one daughter in law surviving, Cindy Tritsch of Bartonville. She is survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She has three sister living, Deloris (Louis) Graber of Bartonville, Illinois, Shirley (Gerald) Robinson of Peoria, Illinois and Carol (Kenneth) Johnson of Bartonville, Illinois. She has many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Tritsch and her parents.

Patricia was an avid Cub Fan, and enjoyed being with her loving family. The family appreciates all the care that the Illinois Cancer Care and Hospice Compasses provided during her illness. Patricia had worked as a waitress and at Sears both in Peoria earlier in life. She was a member of the Hanna City Sportsman’s Club and St. John Lutheran Church of Bartonville.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the St. John Lutheran Church in Bartonville. The Rev. Michael Jones will officiate. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8 PM at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel and one hour prior services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. You may view Patricia’s life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.